Bring it!!!!!

So I guess it has been a little over a month since my husband called to ask me what I thought about him reenlisting for 6 years and retiring? I knew the question would arise even though for 2 years straight he said that he was done.finished.getting out. No more deployments no more driving to Savannah once a month. I remember sitting on the bed and listening to every word he said as he carefully explained to me why he wanted to stay in, he explained that he could change his MOS to wheeled vehicle mechanic which he thought would help him secure a civilian job that doesn't require him to travel so much. I listened to all he had to say and then I realized it was quite and he was waiting for my answer. Almost without hesitation I said if that is what you want than you know it is okay with me. I told him what I have always told him that I will support, and stand behind whatever decision he makes. I already new that if he stayed in he would be heading to Afghanistan before the end of summer, and with him changing his MOS he would have to go to school which would mean even less time together and I still said okay. I have no clue what goes on in the mind of a soldier, I will never understand how they can just sign a piece of paper knowing that they will soon be put in harms way and spend at least a year at a time away from their families, I do not know what makes them able to do this over and over again, they are going to wars that at times seem pointless, they are trying to help people that do not want them there and they are being sent by a president that most certainly does not have their best interest at heart and yet they continue to go. I do not understand any of it but I am so thankful that these soldiers exist. Where would we be if they didn't?  So here we are 4 days until he leaves for training.He will be home for a week at the end of April,and a few days in May but then hes gone ,I have tried to prepare but you cant. You can have everything in order but you cannot prepare your heart for the deep sadness that comes the second the bus pulls away and you realize it will be 9 months to a year before you see your husband again. So why did I say yes when my heart was breaking?  I said yes because I knew that he wanted to do this more than hes wanted anything in a long time, I said yes because I know him and I know he would never make a decision like this without praying about it first and without making sure it was the best thing for our family, and I said yes because I love him and the things that make him happy make me happy and for reasons I may never understand Marshall loves being in the military it's like it's in his blood its part of who he is. Being his wife is who I am, it's what I am about my proudest moments in life are when I am standing beside him when hes in his uniform I think I stand a little taller :) So I said yes, and here we are bags are being packed power of attorney papers are being written up, tears are being shed and memories are being made, and oddly I am feeling okay like maybe just maybe I am stronger than I was when he deployed the first time and maybe I want completely fall apart when the bus does pull away because  know he is not alone. God is with him and God is with me so I am choosing to wipe my tears and stand tall and say to this deployment BRING IT!!!!! I have my big girl pants on and I am ready for you. And when the buses roll back in I will be standing there waiting on my soldier ready to assume my position by his side:)

Happy Birthday to the alphabet gang....

I really cannot believe that my babies are 8 years old today. I wish that I could go find the doctors that told me Carson would not survive. If they could only see this kid now. They were all 3 so tiny when they were born, and they are still small for their age,but they are smart,and funny and so sweet I am truly blessed to be their mommy. They are the best things that have ever been mine :) 

Making my Grandma proud...

Today was grocery shopping day, I must admit I am becoming more and more excited about it since I am finally starting to get the hang of the whole coupon thing. Today I made my way to Publix with my pink binder, and my list in hand and here is a little summary of how I did.  2 jars of Bortolli pasta sauce. 2 boxes of fruit snacks,2 80 count containers of Lysol disinfecting wipes,2 16.3 oz jars of Peter pan peanut butter,2 16 0z bottles of Kraft dressing, 2 18 oz bottles of Kraft BBQ sauce,2 15 oz tubs of smart balance spread, 2 packages of Publix brand frozen chicken breast patties, 4 bags of Gorton's 30 count fish sticks, 2 boxes of club crackers,2 boxes of Oreo cakesters, 2 boxes of Tetly tea bags, 1 package of Kraft homestyle Mac and cheese, 6 yoplait yogurts, 1 loaf of publix white bread, 1 gallon of milk, 1 purex softing crystals (32 loads) and 2 family packs of pork chops. My total was $51.34, I had a coupon for every single item I put in my buggy my total before coupons was $92.78. a lot of this was bogo and I also had quite a few Target coupons which my publix will take.  This was the most I saved so far and I was so excited.However this coupon binder is not a new thing, I remember my Grandmother carring hers everywhere she went in fact I used to get a little embarrassed standing there with her as she handed the cashier her stack of coupons. But today I carried my hot pink binder,and my reusable shopping bags with pride and I even had a few people ask me about my binder. I am so glad I started clipping and printing coupons, I am very glad that I am getting the hang of it all, and I am 100% certain that my Grandma was smiling down on me and my savings today :)

A woderful rainy day...

This morning when I woke up I was a little sad. It was raining :( I knew it was coming but I really wanted to spend the day outside with the kids. We have Cassidy this weekend, and I had invited both sets of parents, and my brother and sister in law over for some yummy steak cooked on the grill. So of course I was immediately in a bad mood. I was trying to figure out what I would cook inside, and how would I entertain four rowdy kids inside all day long. And then all of the sudden when I stopped complaining to myself I heard the sweetest sound coming from downstairs. It was my babies, all four of them laughing and playing and just having a good time. I expected to go down and find them playing the wii but when I finally got out of bed and went down they were just sitting in the middle of the floor playing with the puppy , and having a pillow fight. We only have Cassidy every other weekend so I cherish the times when all four of them are together. Suddenly my grumpy day got a lot better and I realized that waking up to rain does not mean that my whole day is ruined. My most wonderful husband just pulled the grill around to the garage and made the best steaks I have had in a while. And all of the family still came over and we had a wonderful rainy Saturday together. I love my family so very much and I consider myself very Blessed to have them all so close to me . Rain or shine spending time with them always makes me smile :)

The best things that have ever been mine..

Tonight I have 3 little boys sleeping in my room. Daddy is out of town so Carson declared it family night in Mommies room. I miss Marshall like crazy when he is gone and it makes me wonder how on earth I will get through yet another year long deployment. But then I look over at my 3 precious baby boys and I think to myself that must be why God chose me to be the mother of these special little guys, that must be why he gave me triplets. He knows everything and he makes no mistakes. He knew that I would need to stay busy, and he knew that I would feel lonely sometimes, and he knew that I would need to laugh, and he knew that I would need hugs and kisses every single day. So God gave me Aidan,Bryson,and Carson. They are 3 of the best things that have ever been mine :)

Coupon Crazy.....

Today I have been busy clipping and trying to organize my coupons , I do believe I have become quite addicted. I have a new binder and I am using plastic trading card sleeves to keep everything all organized. I believe I am getting the hang of it and I am starting to see real savings every time I go shopping. I will be posting on here all of my goodies so stay tuned :)

Well, He is little :)

Today the boys and  I were discussing the fact that they would be 8 in a little over a month, Bryson said well mom Carson does not look big enough to be 8, He said I am not trying to be mean but I think he may be one of those little people....